<![CDATA[Badger & Blade - The Nib]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/ Everything Pen, Ink and Writing. en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:31:07 GMT vBulletin 60 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/styles/RoyalFlush/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[Badger & Blade - The Nib]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/ Cursive Writing http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351672-Cursive-Writing?goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:55:25 GMT I don't own a fountain pen yet; but I saw this article and thought you fine folks in the nib might enjoy it.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/...oes-your-brain ]]> The Nib intotheforge http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351672-Cursive-Writing Franklin and Christoph Paper http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351629-Franklin-and-Christoph-Paper?goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:01:36 GMT So F&C recently revealed their paper and notebook lines. I ordered an A5 desktop pad. The paper is a very nice color and doesn't feel too thick. I used a medium nib with some F&C Black Magic Ink. There is still some feathering (not much) and very little bleed. I really like the way the notepad looks. I would have loved to buy some of the pocket notebooks (A4s) but they don't come with any elastic bindings which is something I need. The price is fantastic as well. For anyone looking at getting some quality paper for a good price I would look into this. Take care gents.
-Ben ]]> The Nib Bcobu1102 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351629-Franklin-and-Christoph-Paper Where to buy a Pilot Metropolitan (with)Broad Nib http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351594-Where-to-buy-a-Pilot-Metropolitan-(with)Broad-Nib?goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:02:47 GMT Hello, everyone! i have really enjoyed my PIlot 78g Broad nib so much that i ordered four more of these pens. i recently put one of these nibs in a Pilot Metropolitan pen as i did not like the Medium nib that came with it and i think i am actually enjoying the weight of the barrel. Does anyone... Hello, everyone! i have really enjoyed my PIlot 78g Broad nib so much that i ordered four more of these pens. i recently put one of these nibs in a Pilot Metropolitan pen as i did not like the Medium nib that came with it and i think i am actually enjoying the weight of the barrel.
Does anyone know where i can buy any Metropolitan pens with a Broad nib instead of having to buy more Metro pens to use their barrels?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you and have a great week. ]]> The Nib celestino http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351594-Where-to-buy-a-Pilot-Metropolitan-(with)Broad-Nib Starting Handwriting Lessons http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351551-Starting-Handwriting-Lessons?goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:56:31 GMT Hello Gentlemen, Ladies, I am not desiring to get into FP at this point because of all the extra learning that will take. I am sure I will begin the FP journey down the road though. What I am looking for is a pen that will help me through my hand writing lessons. To this point I have just... Hello Gentlemen, Ladies,

I am not desiring to get into FP at this point because of all the extra learning that will take. I am sure I will begin the FP journey down the road though.

What I am looking for is a pen that will help me through my hand writing lessons. To this point I have just used basic Bic pens or whatever I've had laying around. I've heard the Pilot G2 and Uni-Ball 207 are good but I have nothing to base it on.

Any suggestions (obviously a YMMV request) would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time,

JVW ]]> The Nib John Von Wuggz http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351551-Starting-Handwriting-Lessons <![CDATA[What's your favourite pen for the office and why?]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351542-What-s-your-favourite-pen-for-the-office-and-why?goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:45:42 GMT Quite a while ago I decided the best pen for the office was a Parker 51.
My reasons were:
1. It has a slip on cap. I like that because I'm always jotting something down quick.
2. It is built to last. I don't have to be overly careful about it.
3. It's super easy to fill.

So what pens do you guys think are great for the office?
More importantly, why? ]]> The Nib maxman http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351542-What-s-your-favourite-pen-for-the-office-and-why gaining traction at work http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351540-gaining-traction-at-work?goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:35:08 GMT I work in an open office, so no one has an office here not even our CEO. I am on a floor with around 200 people, but the only ones who really know about my fp AD are the two people on either side of me. They saw me bring in the box when I bought my Lamy Vista, and the full bottle of kon-peki. ... I work in an open office, so no one has an office here not even our CEO. I am on a floor with around 200 people, but the only ones who really know about my fp AD are the two people on either side of me. They saw me bring in the box when I bought my Lamy Vista, and the full bottle of kon-peki. They have watched me fill it on a couple of occasions and have expressed mild interest.

Then today, someone was at my desk to ask a question and wanted to write the answer down. She grabbed my Vista and before I could warn her she went to write with it. She jumped back a bit and then said 'Wow, thats like an old ink pen!" She went on to tell me she really liked it and how great it wrote.

I am waiting for the additional questions now about where to get one, etc. but that hasn't come yet! ]]> The Nib red zeppelin http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351540-gaining-traction-at-work Man I need to improve my writing. http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351452-Man-I-need-to-improve-my-writing?goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:39:36 GMT So I decided to finally give the pen a go and see how it writes and well try to get better hand writing. I did some internet searching on how to do this and it seems a lot of people seem to agree on one technique. It involves using your arm (mostly your shoulder/ neck area) to write. So I have been... So I decided to finally give the pen a go and see how it writes and well try to get better hand writing. I did some internet searching on how to do this and it seems a lot of people seem to agree on one technique. It involves using your arm (mostly your shoulder/ neck area) to write. So I have been giving this a go and man is it bad. Still trying to figure out exactly how to hold my hand with the pen. Do I let it rest on the paper? It feels more comfortable doing that and the pen tends to keep on it's path easier.

　

I like the way the pen writes. It is smooth but still has a grip to the paper that I like the feel of.


]]> The Nib purerockfury http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351452-Man-I-need-to-improve-my-writing Cheapie flex.no such thing? http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351441-Cheapie-flex-no-such-thing?goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:50:46 GMT So, I've seen several threads on the three Noodlers flex pens (affordable but messy/frustrating) and then other threads involving money on the order of 150-250 bucks. Is there nothing out there otherwise to fill my jonesin' for some flexin' ? ]]> The Nib Krodor http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351441-Cheapie-flex-no-such-thing A Quick PIF http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351433-A-Quick-PIF?goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:26:11 GMT Guess the pen, and person who wrote this. Take a guess and you will be entered to win this PIF. It is open to anyone world wide, Fountain pen rookies or pros. I will put some stuff together and send it out. I will leave this open until Friday, June 21, 10:00 PM EST. Final winner will be chosen... Guess the pen, and person who wrote this. Take a guess and you will be entered to win this PIF. It is open to anyone world wide, Fountain pen rookies or pros. I will put some stuff together and send it out. I will leave this open until Friday, June 21, 10:00 PM EST.
Final winner will be chosen from Random.org from the entries.

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]]> The Nib Dave258 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351433-A-Quick-PIF <![CDATA[What's everyone's next pen going to be?]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351416-What-s-everyone-s-next-pen-going-to-be?goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:02:34 GMT Do you guys know what your going to be ?

I think I'm going to pick myself up a VP but I'm on sabbatical for a little while so ill live vicariously through you for a bit ]]> The Nib syngent http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351416-What-s-everyone-s-next-pen-going-to-be Epoxy coated Parker 88 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351081-Epoxy-coated-Parker-88?goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:37:00 GMT My parents were over yesterday and I asked my dad if he was still using his Parker 75 Sterling. It's all I can remember him writing with and always filled from a bottle of green Quink.

He told me that he still has 3 but had retited them due to leakage (and I expect they might have worn over the past 3+ decades of intensive use). Recently he found a stash of Parker 88's which he bought with his company logo in the late 80's. These were intended as gifts to business relations. This pen has been his nib of choice over the past months.

He gave me the one he was carrying (filled with green Quink of course).

It's a very nice writer, I love the combination of the weight of the brass and the feel of the epoxy coating.

To my surprise, the fine nib puts down a line as thin as my fine nibbed Pilot 78G but it does feel smoother.

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]]> The Nib JDTTO http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351081-Epoxy-coated-Parker-88 A5 sized planner http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351066-A5-sized-planner?goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:53:48 GMT With the upcoming Brianw leather cover I am looking for an A5 sized daily planner. What do y'all use or can recommend?

Tom ]]> The Nib airmech http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351066-A5-sized-planner How To Start A Letter To A Friend http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351062-How-To-Start-A-Letter-To-A-Friend?goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:16:10 GMT So Ed's getting a little wierded out by me always starting my letters with "My dearest Ed", although Jason never seems to mind


So I need some ideas on how to addess a dude for a letter

Any ideas


With all my love
James ]]> The Nib syngent http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351062-How-To-Start-A-Letter-To-A-Friend Another carrying the pen properly thread. http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351044-Another-carrying-the-pen-properly-thread?goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:13:56 GMT I have looked through posts and searches and not found an answer to a question I have. Is it possible to keep a pen in a pants pocket? or should I not attempt it? I hardly wear shirts or jackets with breast pockets (ok I never do since I do not own any). So I usually keep my pens in my pants... I have looked through posts and searches and not found an answer to a question I have. Is it possible to keep a pen in a pants pocket? or should I not attempt it? I hardly wear shirts or jackets with breast pockets (ok I never do since I do not own any). So I usually keep my pens in my pants pocket. I know if it breaks in my pocket I'll have ink everywhere but I have yet to break any pen in my pants pocket. ]]> The Nib purerockfury http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/351044-Another-carrying-the-pen-properly-thread is it worth fixing? http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/350998-is-it-worth-fixing?goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:35:20 GMT hello gentlemen, I bought this pen (my first vintage FP) relatively cheaply and it even has the original sticker on it. It arrived in the post today and the nib was all mashed up; it was slightly bent and twisted and there was no tipping material remaining which disappointed me a bit, and then when... hello gentlemen, I bought this pen (my first vintage FP) relatively cheaply and it even has the original sticker on it. It arrived in the post today and the nib was all mashed up; it was slightly bent and twisted and there was no tipping material remaining which disappointed me a bit, and then when I had a look around the pen I discovered that the J-Bar was broken :sad:... even more disappointing! I really like the look of the pen but don't really know how to remove the remainder of the J-Bar then replace it, or even where or which nib to buy... the current nib says platignum 1st quality. the seller claimed all was fine in the listing and said he had fully restored it and replaced the sac... it is very nicely polished but would not call it 'restored'! I don't know what to do, I would really like to have this pen in a working condition but I simply don't know how to make it that way... ]]> The Nib roscotanna http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/350998-is-it-worth-fixing